Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to confidently use modal verbs in English to purchase tickets for various events or activities.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper
• Access to a computer or smartphone with internet connection
• Prior knowledge of basic English grammar and vocabulary

Activities

• Activity 1: Role Play

  Have the student imagine they are buying tickets for a concert or a movie. They can pretend to be the customer while you play the role of the ticket seller. Encourage the student to use modal verbs such as "can," "may," and "would like" in their conversation to ask about ticket availability, prices, and other details.

• Activity 2: Create Dialogues

  Ask the student to create dialogues using modal verbs for different ticket-buying scenarios. For example, buying tickets for a theme park, a sports event, or a museum. They can write down the dialogues and then practice them aloud.

• Activity 3: Online Ticket Purchase

  Guide the student to an online ticket-selling platform or website. Have them browse through different events and activities, and then ask them to write down sentences using modal verbs to express their interest in purchasing tickets for specific events.

Talking Points

• "Excuse me, can I buy two tickets for the concert, please?"
• "How much does a ticket cost for the movie?"
• "May I know if there are any discounts available for students?"
• "I would like to purchase tickets for the theme park. Is it possible to buy them online?"
• "Could you please tell me what time the sports event starts?"
• "Can you recommend any good seats for the theater performance?"